Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: CH 2.4 The reaction of carbon with oxygen
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What is the byproduct of the combustion reaction of carbon and oxygen?

  • Carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Heat only
  • Oxygen molecules

    • What is the primary use of coal in power stations?

  • To produce light
  • To generate electricity (correct)
  • To generate heat
  • To produce carbon dioxide

    • What is the term for the reaction of carbon with oxygen?

  • Oxidation
  • Decomposition
  • Synthesis
  • Combustion (correct)

    • What is the visual representation of carbon reacting with oxygen in the air?

    <p>An image of coal burning in a fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the submicroscopic representation of the reaction?

    <p>Carbon atoms reacting with oxygen molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>Carbon Dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reactant in the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major source of energy for electricity generation?

    <p>Combustion of Carbon (Coal)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is released during the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>Energy and Carbon Dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant implication of the combustion of carbon?

    <p>Climate Change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of carbon combustion in power stations?

    <p>To generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>To appreciate the benefits and environmental impact of the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reactant that undergoes a combustion reaction in the presence of oxygen?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the combustion reaction of carbon in terms of energy?

    <p>Energy is released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the combustion of carbon on the environment?

    <p>It releases a greenhouse gas, contributing to climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that describes the compound formed when a non-metal reacts with oxygen?

    <p>Non-metal oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of coal-powered power stations?

    <p>To generate electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical state of the reactants in the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>Solid and gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the driving force behind the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>The release of heat and light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the molecular representation of the product of the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the combustion reaction of carbon and other combustion reactions?

    <p>The formation of a non-metal oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying principle behind the use of coal as a fuel source?

    <p>The high energy density of coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of oxygen in the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>To form carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the submicroscopic representation of the reaction?

    <p>It illustrates the molecular structure of carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of the combustion reaction of carbon and other combustion reactions?

    <p>The release of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary significance of the combustion reaction of carbon in the context of power generation?

    <p>It is a major source of energy for electricity generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying principle behind the combustion reaction of carbon in the presence of oxygen?

    <p>The principle of exothermic reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the environmental implication of the combustion reaction of carbon in terms of climate change?

    <p>It releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of oxygen in the combustion reaction of carbon?

    <p>It reacts with carbon to produce carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the combustion reaction of carbon in the context of power generation and climate change?

    <p>It helps us appreciate the environmental impact of carbon combustion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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